ATI LPN
ATI PN adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for a colposcopy following an abnormal Papanicolaou (Pap) test. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding sexual intercourse until the cervix heals prevents infection post-colposcopy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who has cystitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Confusion is a common symptom of cystitis in older adults due to systemic infection effects.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is being discharged following a prostatectomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B, D, E
Rationale: Avoiding heavy lifting (
B), showering instead of tub baths (
D), and monitoring for blood in urine (E) are appropriate post-prostatectomy instructions to prevent complications.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the preparation of a client who is scheduled for a thoracentesis. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client during the procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Leaning forward allows expansion of intercostal spaces, facilitating access to the pleural space for fluid removal.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a client one month following surgery for a new colostomy. Which of the following statements indicates the client is in the acceptance stage of grieving?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Purchasing a stoma cap indicates proactive adaptation, reflecting acceptance of the colostomy.